Management of Common Conditions 255

Course overview

*Explain current best practices for the diagnosis and management of Achilles tendinopathy. *Synthesize the evidence from randomized controlled trials to determine the clinical effectiveness of shockwave therapy, either as a monotherapy or part of a multimodal package of care for chronic mid- and insertional-Achilles tendinopathy. *Appraise an international, multi-disciplinary consensus statement on return to sport decisions after lateral ankle injuries. *Outline best practices in the management of plantar heel pain based on the latest evidence. *Establish the effectiveness of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise for preventing hamstring injuries in athletes.